Rock Cycle and Plate Tectonics Unit 5 Review

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering refers to the breakdown of rocks through physical processes like temperature changes and pressure.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions, often involving water and gases.

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What drives plate movement?

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Plate movement is driven by convection currents in the asthenosphere.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from solidified magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from the transformation of existing rock types under heat and pressure.

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What are three negative impacts of mining on the environment?

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Deforestation, water pollution, and soil erosion.

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How did tropical plants grow in Antarctica?

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At one time, Antarctica was located closer to the equator.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.